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Happy Thanksgiving to all and to the rest of us tomorrow may we all return home safe to our famlies.

Anyone in Southern Dutchess happen to see the large search lights at the top of Mt Beacon tonight? I didn't but heard from several people about them. Didn't hear anything on the scanner. Anyone else have any info?

That's what I thought but it's called Evacuation Day when the Britsh left the Hudson Valley after the Revolutionary war. I found the answer on pojo news.com.

Thanks I wanted to go but other things came up and couldn't make it.

Good Post Chris but maybe it's me and we've been down this road before. I agree with everything you've said but what happens in a couple of weeks when it's something else that preoccupies everyone's mind? I don't have the answers and I know it's up to the officers to train their people and keep on training them. Yes you hold them accountable . I knpw it has to stop somewhere.

NWFD Your right I was referring to the Junction and more being the area near Dutchees manor and areas south of there. Like I said I was told it was written into the contract that the City signed. I just don't get why if they are allowed to go that way then why not into Glenham>?

Thats funny because when an als unit was needed in Fishkill and the nearest als unit was a fly car sitting at bvac the Beacon City Administrator sayed were not paying for that als unit to leave the city. If it was contaracted to be used for city residents it must stay in the city. Funny how peoples views change when it helps them and their budgetary agendas. It was suppposedly written into the contract that it not leave the City but then it goes south of the city into the Town of Fishkill . I'm not sayng that it's bad being for the most part the losest ALS unit (Putnam Medic 1 ) might be a little closer in parts of that area.

The way I read it s Beacon wants to do away with the Medic and use one from whoever has the Fishkill contract. It also says that the BVAC would not leave the city. I agree something needs to be done on a county wide system. I too live in the Town and honestly if I need a medic I don't care which patch is on that person's shoulder but I care about getting help in a timely manner. Just my .02 cents

Looks like a good stop by JHK. One question though what kind of garage was it? like a mainenace type?

May he Rest in Peace

I think it's about time something got said in Dutchess about what's going on. I am not making a paid vs vollie thing out of this but if my house is on fire I wanty the closest unit there. I know the gut who wrote that letter and believe me when I say it isn't sour grapes on his end. I think he is just tired of seeing the political BS happening in Dutchess and other counties. Jim I am pretty sure I know the Fire your talking about and what happened was wrong and maybe it should have been addressed at the Chief's Council meeting. Just my 2 cents

"What's done is done. Now let's get back to the business of saving lives and putting out fires !!!" My sentiments exactly

LLoyd's was also in Beacon right on Main St and was destroyed by fire in 77-78ish. It is now the site of the Dutchess County Mental Health offices, DMV and I believe probation is in there as well.

I thought I heard Dept 43 dispatched as well...........

Bill and everyone else who shared Thanks for the great shots and Bill that pic should be a cover somewhere. I also am partial to the silhoette(Spelling?) ones as well.

as a father of a 9 year old boy I cant imagine letting him hold a Uzi or anything stronger than a bb gun and that would be with my direct supervision and being and after being taught how to handle it and use it SAFELY. He has learned at Scout Camp the basics for a BB gun and will get further training from me when the time is right. I think the Parent who let him handle this weapon should be charged and arrested and the Certified Instructor should be as well. How can this parent live with themselves after something so tragic has happened to their child? You gotta ask WHAt were you thinking? JUst my 2 cents

Local 596 didn't the City layoff FF's back in the late 70's esrly 80's? Are the cuts going to be through attrition?

Excellent shots and looks like a good job by PFD once again

Anyone with info on the 2nd alarm in Arlington?

Thoughts and prayers for the brother

Nice shots Thanks for sharing them

Anything further on the FF whose radio was sending a distress signal? I think it City of Poughkeepsie portable.

MFD The hotel in question has limited parking and access from the entrance Putting a ambulance,Limo Fire Engine and other people trying to get access to the parking garage for the hotel and a Civic Center it's a real pain in the butt. Your idea of maybe having someone help the driver is a good one and I think good for Customer service but with limited access it's a hard thing to accomplish.

I think they had a fire last year after the world series on the top of the green monster too...........

Nice site will check back often here and forward to others I know